Canon imagePROGRAF TZ-32000 36″ Production CAD & Poster Printer
Original price was: $18,475.00.$15,699.00Current price is: $15,699.00.
- Fastest imagePROGRAF Ever: Up to 4 D-size prints per minute for high-volume production environments.
- Standard Dual-Roll Handling: Two front-loading rolls with hot-swap ink tanks and media for continuous, uninterrupted printing.
- 5-Color LUCIA TD Pigment Ink: Sharp lines and vivid, water-resistant color for CAD drawings and posters alike.
- Top Delivery Tray: Stacks up to 100 CAD sheets or 10 posters for continuous, unattended production.
The Canon imagePROGRAF TZ-32000 is a 36″ production large-format printer built for high-volume AEC (architecture, engineering, construction), government, and print service provider environments. It’s the fastest imagePROGRAF printer to date, producing up to 4 D-size prints per minute, with standard dual-roll media handling for continuous, uninterrupted output. Buffalo Imaging serves professional print shops and studios with the equipment and supplies they need to keep production moving.
Built for High-Volume Production
Twin carriage motors and an integrated top delivery tray with airflow system keep production moving at up to 4 D-size prints per minute. The top delivery tray stacks up to 100 CAD sheets (up to A0) or 10 posters with mixed sizes for continuous, unattended printing, while hot-swap ink tanks and media rolls allow supplies to be changed mid-job without stopping production.
5-Color LUCIA TD Pigment Ink
A newly developed magenta ink joins the LUCIA TD 5-color pigment system (Matte Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) for outstanding red color reproduction, sharper lines, and improved text clarity. Pigment ink across all colors delivers water-resistant, fade-resistant output suited to both technical line drawings and vibrant full-color posters.
Standard Dual-Roll Media Handling
Two front-loading rolls come standard, with automatic switching between rolls and intelligent media handling that detects media type, width, and remaining length. Media loading is approximately 34% faster than the previous imagePROGRAF generation, reducing downtime between jobs.
Security and Efficiency
Advanced authentication protocols and encryption protect sensitive data both inside the printer’s 500GB encrypted hard drive and during job submission, an important feature for government and AEC firms handling confidential documents. Color calibration keeps output consistent over time and across multiple TZ-32000 units, useful for firms running several printers that need matching output. The TZ-32000 is EPEAT Gold registered, with polystyrene-free packaging and low power consumption.
Connectivity and Compatibility
The printer connects via USB, Gigabit Ethernet, or Wi-Fi, with Apple AirPrint support and a USB port for direct printing from external media. It supports HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PDF, JPEG, and CALS G4 printer languages, making it compatible with standard CAD and technical drawing workflows.
What’s in the Box
- imagePROGRAF TZ-32000 printer
- Top Output Stacker
- Basket
- 2″/3″ core media spool with adapters
- Print Head (PF-06)
- Maintenance cartridge (pre-installed)
- 5 starter ink tanks (330ml Matte Black, 160ml each Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow)
- Power cord, tools, and screws
- Installation guide and documentation
- Warranty statements and product registration materials
Full Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Print Technology | 5-color LUCIA TD pigment ink |
| Ink Colors | Matte Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Max Print Width | 36″ |
| Max Resolution | 2400 x 1200 dpi |
| Print Head | PF-06, 15,360 total nozzles (5,120 Matte Black, 2,560 per other color) |
| Print Speed (CAD, A1) | 0:14 min, up to 4.0ppm (Fast Economy mode) |
| Print Speed (Poster, A0) | 0:41 (Fast), 1:15 (Standard) on uncoated paper |
| Media Handling | Two rolls, front-loading, with automatic switching; front-loading cut sheet |
| Media Width | 8″ to 36″ (203.2mm – 917mm) |
| Maximum Roll Diameter | 175mm |
| Internal Storage | 500GB encrypted hard drive, 128GB standard memory |
| Connectivity | USB, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB thumb drive printing, Apple AirPrint |
| Printer Languages | HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PDF, JPEG, CALS G4 |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 7/8.1/10/11, Windows Server, macOS 11.7.10 and later |
| Power Consumption | Operation 111W or less, sleep 2.1W or less, power off 0.1W or less |
| Noise Level | Approx. 52 dB(A) operation, 35 dB(A) or less standby |
| Main Unit Dimensions (basket open) | 1548 x 1293 x 1189 mm (61″ x 50.9″ x 46.8″) |
| Main Unit Weight | 206 kg (454 lbs) |
| Certifications | EPEAT Gold, CE mark, UKCA mark, CB certification |
| SKU | 6852C002AA |
| Alternate SKU | 6852C002AB |
| User-Replaceable Items | Print Head (PF-06), Maintenance Cartridge (MC-30), Ink Tanks (PFI-340/PFI-341 330ml, PFI-740/PFI-741 700ml) |
| Optional Accessories | 2″/3″ Roll Holder (RH2-34), IC Card Reader Holder (RA-01) |
What is the Canon imagePROGRAF TZ-32000 used for?
The TZ-32000 is a 36″ production large-format printer built for high-volume CAD and technical drawing output alongside color posters. It’s commonly used by architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms, government offices, and print service providers that need fast, reliable production printing.
What is the best Canon printer for high-volume CAD and blueprint printing?
The TZ-32000 is Canon’s fastest imagePROGRAF printer to date, producing up to 4 D-size prints per minute with a top delivery tray that stacks up to 100 CAD sheets for continuous, unattended production. For AEC firms and other high-volume technical printing environments, it’s purpose-built for that workload.
What’s the difference between the TZ-32000 and the TZ-32000 MFP Z36?
The standalone TZ-32000 is a printer only. The TZ-32000 MFP Z36 adds an integrated Z36 scanner for scanning and copying documents alongside printing, at a higher price point. If you only need printing, the standalone TZ-32000 is the correct model; if you also need to scan and copy large-format documents, the MFP Z36 variant is designed for that.
Does the TZ-32000 support dual-roll printing?
Yes, standard. The TZ-32000 ships with two front-loading rolls and automatic switching between them, along with hot-swap capability so ink tanks and media rolls can be changed mid-job without stopping production.
What ink does the TZ-32000 use?
It uses a 5-color LUCIA TD pigment ink system: Matte Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow, including a newly developed magenta ink for improved red color reproduction. All colors are pigment-based for water-resistant, fade-resistant output.
Does the TZ-32000 require professional installation?
Yes, per multiple authorized dealers, Canon requires TZ-32000 printers to be installed by Canon Certified Technicians. Installation and shipping are typically calculated separately from the printer’s base price due to its size and weight.
Is the Canon TZ-32000 the best printer for government and AEC document security?
It’s built with that use case in mind: a 500GB encrypted internal hard drive, advanced authentication protocols, and encryption for job submission protect sensitive documents both in storage and in transit. For government offices and AEC firms handling confidential technical documents, these security features are a genuine differentiator.
How much does the Canon TZ-32000 weigh, and how does it ship?
The main unit weighs approximately 454 lbs (206 kg), with a packaged shipping weight of about 611 lbs (277 kg). This ships via freight, not standard parcel delivery, and requires professional installation.
What file formats and printer languages does the TZ-32000 support?
It supports HP-GL/2, HP RTL, PDF, JPEG, and CALS G4 printer languages, making it compatible with standard CAD and technical drawing software workflows used in AEC environments.
What is the best printer for firms running multiple large-format printers that need consistent color output?
The TZ-32000 includes color calibration specifically designed to keep output consistent over time and across multiple TZ-32000 units, which matters for firms operating several printers that need matching results across locations or departments.
| Brand | Canon |
|---|---|
| Print Width | 36" |
| Weight | 611 lbs |
| Dimensions | 67.1 × 37.2 × 54.1 in |
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